1998 Published Proceeding Volumes

Semiconductor Silicon/1998 (8th International Symposium), H. R. Huff,
H. Tsuya, and U. Gösele. PV 98-1, San Diego, California, Spring 1998,
hardbound, 2 volume set, 1638 pages, ISBN 1-56677-193-5, $98 member, $118
nonmember. This volume, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the commercial
introduction of the transistor, includes the historical roots of the
microelectronics industry as well as the anticipated directions for its future
growth. The preparation, characterization, and properties of bulk silicon
crystals, wafers, and epitaxial silicon films, as well as the impact of chemical
impurities and structural imperfections introduced during device/IC processing
are considered. Out of Print.

Dielectric Material Integration for Microelectronics,
W. D. Brown et al., PV 98-3, San Diego, California, Spring 1998, hardbound, 366
pages, ISBN 1-56677-197-8, $58 member, $70 nonmember. This combined volume
contains material from two symposia. Material from the First International
Symposium on Dielectric Materials for Advanced Electronic Packaging is concerned
with linking materials studies and technological applications to allow for
clearer design and design processing considerations for the high performance
packaging of integrated circuits. Topics include: film preparation,
characterization, modeling, processing, material physics, present application,
and future requirement of the dielectric materials in the packaging of advanced
integrated circuits. Material from the 3rd International Symposium on Low and
High Dielectric Constant Materials includes: fundamental issues in the synthesis
and processing of low and high dielectric constant material systems; issues
related to the integration of low K materials in multilevel chip modules and
other packaging systems; and issues related to integration of high K materials
in microwave devices. Out of Print.

Environmental Issues in the Electronics & Semiconductor Industries and
Electrochemical & Photochemical Methods for Pollution Abatement, C. M.
Reidsema-Simpson, L. Mendicino, K. Rajeshwar, and J. M. Fenton, PV 98-5, San
Diego, California, Spring 1998, hardbound, 282 pages, ISBN 1-56677-199-4, $56
member, $67 nonmember. The first part of this volume focuses on methods for
the treatment of process wastes from electronic component manufacture. Topics
include gas stream abatement, chemical recycling, and environmental/safety
issues associated with film growth and wafer cleaning processes. The second part
focuses on electrochemical and photochemical methods for the treatment of
hazardous chemicals. Advanced oxidation processes and heterogeneous photocatalytic
methods for the treatment of process waste streams are discussed as well as
methods for improving the quality of indoor air, for stripping paint coatings
with minimal environmental impact, and for recycling chemicals. Out of Print.

Electrochemical Processing in ULSI Fabrication I and Interconnect and
Contact Metallization, P. C. Andricacos, J. O. Dukovic, G. S. Mathad, G. M.
Oleszek, H. S. Rathore, C. Reidsema-Simpson, D. D. Snyder, and R. K. Ulrich, PV
98-6, San Diego, California, Spring 1998 and Boston, Massachusetts, Fall 1998,
hardbound, ISBN 1-56677-200-1, $38 member, $46 nonmember. Material in the first part of this volume focuses on choice of
materials and methods of deposition, removal, and patterning in relation to
process enhancements and device performance; the understanding of the
relationship between microstructure, material properties, and processing
conditions; the understanding of fundamental electrochemistry involved in the
processes; and the integration aspects of electrochemical processes including
design, operation, and modeling of deposition and removal tools.
The second part deals with the development and practice of all aspects of AlCu,
copper, and tungsten multi-level-metal interconnections used in the fabrication
of sub-0.35 æm devices and circuits. Three focus areas include: conductor
materials and processes; low-k dielectric materials and processes; and
reliability issues. Out of Print.

High Temperature Corrosion and Materials Chemistry, P. Y. Hou, M. J.
McNallan, R. Oltra, E. J. Opila, and D. A. Shores, PV 98-9, San Diego,
California, Spring 1998, hardbound, 624 pages, ISBN 1-56677-203-6, $79 member,
$95 nonmember. The volume focuses on the mechanistic aspects of high temperature
oxidation and high temperature corrosion, as well as other chemical reactions of
materials at high temperatures. The following areas are considered: fundamental
mechanisms of oxidation and corrosion in complex environments; mechanisms of
scale adhesion; protective coatings; thermodynamic measurements on inorganic
materials; vaporization of inorganic materials; and high temperature interface
reactions. Out of Print.

Advances in Modeling and Simulation of Electrochemical Processes and
Oxygen Depolarized Cathodes and Activated Cathodes for Chlor-Alkali and Chlorate
Processes, J. W. Van Zee, T. F. Fuller, P. C. Foller, and F. Hine, PV 98-10,
San Diego, California, Spring 1998, hardbound, ISBN 1-56677-204-4, $54 member,
$65 nonmember. This two-part volume deals with material from two symposia.
The first part deals with the development and application of models and
simulations for electrochemical systems. Areas include: mathematical models of
battery or fuel cell systems; experimental studies that are concerned with the
verification of simulations; and applications of commercially available software
to the simulation of electrochemical systems.
The second part focuses on the design, catalysis, and performance of oxygen
cathodes; hydraulic, scale-up, cell design, and economic and/or site integration
issues; and activated cathodes for membrane and diaphragm chlor-alkali cells. Out of Print.

High Purity Silicon V, C. L. Claeys, P. Rai-Choudhury, M. Watanabe, P.
Stallhofer, and H. J. Dawson, PV 98-13, Boston, Massachusetts, Fall 1998,
hardbound, 477 pages, ISBN 1-56677-207-9, $53 member, $63 nonmember. A
discussion of the latest developments in growth, characterization, device
processing, and applications of high purity silicon in either bulk or epitaxial
form. Emphasis is on the control and prevention of impurity incorporation,
characterization and detection of defects and impurity states in high purity and
resistivity silicon for superior device performances. Device and circuit aspects
related to the application of devices fabricated on high resistivity silicon
wafers is addressed, as large wafer diameter wafer aspects. Out of Print.

Selected Battery Topics, G. Halpert, M. L. Gopikanth, K. M. Abraham,
W. R. Cieslak, W. A. Adams, et al, PV 98-15, Boston, Massachusetts, Fall 1998,
hardbound, ISBN 1-56677-208-7, $82 member, $98 nonmember. This volumes contains the proceedings from five symposia. The Aqueous
Batteries section covers: advances and new developments; new materials and
components; new electrochemical couples; improvements to existing technologies;
environmental issues; and consumer, industrial, automotive, military, aerospace,
and electric vehicle batteries. The Battery Applications section presents
various aspects of the battery/applications interface for all battery
chemistries and technologies, viz., nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride,
lead-acid, lithium primary, lithium-ion secondary batteries, etc., and
electrochemical capacitors. Batteries for the 21st Century deals with
basic and applied research describing batteries that can meet the challenges of
improved performance and innovative designs for mobile electronic products such
as portable computers and televisions, cellular phones and video cameras,
transportation applications such as electric and hybrid vehicles, satellite
communications, space exploration, biomedical implantable applications,
hand-held tools, robotics, and remote sensing. Corrosion in Batteries
and Fuel Cells deals with identifying the
environmental degradation phenomena that occur in a wide variety of
electrochemical power sources; determining the effects of degradation on power
source performance and service life; improving the mechanistic understanding of
the factors that contribute to the degradation phenomena; and offering solutions
to mitigate identified problem areas. The Exploratory Research and
Development of Batteries and Supercapacitors for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
highlights novel an promising new directions that might lead to improved vehicle
performance in future systems. This is the second symposium co-sponsored by the
International Energy Agency. Out of Print.

EXCON '98: Excitonic Processes in Condensed Matter (3rd International
Symposium), W. M. Yen and R. T. Williams, PV 98-25, Boston, Massachusetts,
Fall 1998, hardbound, ISBN 1-56677-219-2. Topics include: fundamental studies of the properties of excitons and the roles these excitons play in absorption, emission, and
transport of energy in condensed matter. Systems of interest include bulk
semiconductors; quantum structures such as wells, wires, and dots; clusters and
molecular aggregates; polymers; and ordered and disordered insulators. Also
considered are biological and photochemical systems. Out of Print.